What's Open, Closed For Fourth Of July 2023 Around Kingstowne

KINGSTOWNE, VA — As residents get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, barbecues and trips to the beach, various closures and schedule changes are planned for services around Kingstowne.

The Independence Day holiday falls on Tuesday, July 4, which means some services will be closed Monday as well. Fairfax County government offices will be closed on July 4, and other services will have schedule changes.

Looking for ways to celebrate the holiday? George Washington's Mount Vernon already held sold-out nighttime fireworks on June 30 and July 1. On July 4, An American Celebration at Mount Vernon will include daytime fireworks and other special activities. See other nearby fireworks events planned during the holiday.

Here are the openings and closings to know for Fourth of July in the Kingstowne area:

Fairfax County government offices: Closed on Tuesday, July 4.

Fairfax County Public Schools: Students are on summer break, but July 4 is a holiday for all FCPS staff.

Courts: The Fairfax County Circuit Court, General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court will be closed July 3 and 4.

Department of Motor Vehicles: All DMV customer service centers in Northern Virginia will be closed July 4.

Fairfax Connector: Fairfax Connector will have Saturday service on July 4. Routes that will operate are 101, 109, 151, 152, 161, 162, 171, 308, 310, 321, 322, 371, 401, 402, 423, 424, 463, 467, 558, 574, 605, 615, 630, 640, 650, 703, 721, 803, 901, 921, 924, 937, 950, 952, 954, 983, RIBS 1, RIBS 2, RIBS 3, RIBS 4 and RIBS 5.

Libraries: On July 4, all Fairfax County Public Library locations will be closed.

Metro: Metro will run on a Sunday holiday schedule on July 4. The Vienna and Dunn Loring stations remain closed on the Orange Line for a rail project through July 16. Orange Line service runs between West Falls Church and New Carrollton. Free shuttles serve the closed stations.

Post offices: Closed on July 4.

Recreation centers: All rec centers are open from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 4, except George Washington Rec Center, which is open 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mount Vernon Rec Center remains closed for its renovation project.

Trash and recycling collection: For county collection customers, regular trash and recycling collection will happen on July 4, but administrative offices will be closed. If you have private collection, contact your hauler.

Trash and recycling centers: The Recycling and Disposal Centers at the I-66 Transfer Station (4618 West Ox Road) and the I-95 Landfill Complex (9850 Furnace Road) are closed on July 4.

Virginia Railway Express: VRE does not provide train service on July 4.

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